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In the article "For GOP, 2 Chances To Display Governing" [March 25, news], House Speaker John Boehner was quoted, "Well, this is a big week for the house to focus on the people's priorities." That begs the question, whose priorities are they focusing on the other 51 weeks of the year? Kind of gives you pause. Wes Eustice, Lakeland, Fla.

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